Ken Martin

Building Community Through Faithful Leadership

Ken has been faithfully serving as the campus pastor at Baptist Homes of Ashland for nearly three years. He leads the campus in weekly Bible study and prayer meetings and coordinates monthly worship services that are followed by potluck dinners. Ken strives to create a vibrant atmosphere of spiritual fellowship. He actively involves local pastors and the families of our neighbors, fostering a sense of community and connection.

What Ken treasures most about his role is the time spent interacting with the neighbors. Delving into their life stories and histories, he finds deep fulfillment in learning about their church involvement and family dynamics.

High school sweethearts from Salem, MO, Ken and his wife, Carla, share a beautiful journey of 54 years of marriage. Carla’s remarkable service of 30 years with the Missouri Baptist Convention before retiring two years ago stands as a testament to their shared commitment to service. God has blessed them with a loving family of two children, five grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren, all of whom faithfully follow the Lord.

When he’s not spending time with his children and grandchildren, Ken finds joy in helping his wife tend to their garden, landscaping at home, and spending their days together fishing and kayaking.

Baptist Homes & Healthcare Ministries is truly blessed to have Ken serving as the campus pastor at our Ashland campus—enriching the lives of the neighbors who live there with his dedication and compassion.